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GORGEOUS planes, vehicles on display at Defence Expo

Last updated on: April 1, 2012 14:45 IST

The seventh edition of the International Land and Naval Defence Systems Exhibition -- Defexpo-12 -- is going on in Delhi.

The spectacular exhibition boasts of pavilions by several high-profile firms from the United States, the United Kingdom and other European nations.

Let's take a look at some of the stunning exhibits.

We start with the Polaris MV 850, the next generation of militarised All Terrain Vehicles.

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GORGEOUS planes, vehicles on display at Defence Expo

Last updated on: April 1, 2012 14:45 IST

The MV 850 comes perfectly equipped for today's demanding operations with 850cc / 77hp 4-stroke SOHC Twin Cylinder Petrol Engine with a fuel capacity of 44.5 ltrs and a towing capacity of 680.4 kg.

It comes with electronic power steering and Polaris front and rear metal racks.

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GORGEOUS planes, vehicles on display at Defence Expo

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RANGER RZR SW is the ultimate 2-passenger Light Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle with features suited specifically for tactical operations.

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GORGEOUS planes, vehicles on display at Defence Expo

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It has an 800 cc high output twin 4-stroke petrol engine which delivers a top speed of 109 kmph. It has 1000 Lbs (454 kg) of payload capacity and possesses 4-wheel independent suspension with 12"/30 cm of travel and is black out drive and IR capable.

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GORGEOUS planes, vehicles on display at Defence Expo

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Flying at high altitude, AIRTRACER can cover a much larger area than conventional ground based SIGINT sensors. The coverage is only limited by the radio horizon which at an altitude of 30,000 feet is around 390 km for emitters on the ground.

Intercept range towards airborne targets could be further depending on the frequency of operation and the antennas used by the emitter.

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GORGEOUS planes, vehicles on display at Defence Expo

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CARABAS enables foliage penetration, wide area surveillance and automatic target detection.

The system is based on Synthetic Aperture Radar technology, using the VHF band, which offers unique feature compared to other ground surveillance systems.

CARABAS pinpoints the exact position and size of enemy vehicles irrespective of weather and light conditions as well as through camouflage.

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